Search shallow Gulf grass beds for fresh scallops in Crystal River
Paddle a wild river and learn about manatees in their natural habitat
Cast the backcountry, mangroves, and grass flats of Crystal River
Kayak or paddleboard, then swim with manatees on a guided Crystal River tour
Paddle a clear tandem kayak during Crystal River's manatee season
Private 5-hour guided scalloping trip with snorkel gear included
Snorkel Gulf waters and scoop scallops with an expert in-water guide
Charter a spacious 30-ft pontoon with restroom to spot dolphins, manatees and more along the scenic Homosassa River.
Paddle clear tandem kayaks through spring-fed waters during manatee season
Hand-catch scallops while snorkeling, with gear and your license included
Snorkel Gulf waters and collect Bay scallops to take home
Spend six hours scalloping by boat in Crystal River Preserve State Park
Snorkel for scallops with a licensed captain on Florida’s Nature Coast
Paddle after dark and learn to navigate the night sky with local guides
Fish shallow-water grouper grounds offshore, with time for snapper and hogfish
Paddle a clear tandem kayak and look for manatees in Crystal River springs
Paddle clear tandem kayaks to Crystal River springs on a private, guided 2-hour manatee-season adventure
Swim in Crystal River's springs with a guide during manatee season
Guided manatee swim and Gulf scalloping on a private charter
Cruise the Homosassa River on a roomy pontoon with your dog, enjoying wildlife sightings and an onboard restroom
Cruise and snorkel with manatees on a 3-hour small-group tour
Pair a scallop hunt with inshore fishing on a custom skiff
Snorkel Gulf seagrass beds and collect scallops with a guide
A naturalist-led river cruise through Crystal River Preserve
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.